Police Beat and Community Briefs for April 28, 2009

Tuesday

Apr 28, 2009 at 12:01 AM

A summary of items from the police beat and community happenings.

Man charged after fleeing deputiesSILVER SPRINGS - Marion County sheriff's deputies arrested a Silver Springs man after he allegedly sped away from his mother's house when they arrived to confront him about a domestic dispute.John W. Woodward, 23, got into his Saturn sedan and sped away into the 14000 block of Northeast 14th Street Road after a deputy tried to pull him over as he was leaving his mother's house. According to the Sheriff's Office report, Woodward then crashed through a baseball field fence at Northeast 14th Street Road and 145th Avenue before another deputy stopped Woodward's car.Afterward, Woodward told deputies he drank six beers before he got in the car, sped away from the deputies because he didn't think they needed to be involved, and that the whole incident was "the most fun" he'd had in two years, the report states. Woodward's blood-alcohol content was .134, over the legal limit of .08.Woodward was taken to the Marion County Jail and charged with driving under the influence, criminal mischief, felony fleeing and driving with a suspended license.

Dog obedience classes startingThe Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association will hold dog obedience classes starting on May 11 at he Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 N.E. Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Schedule is:May 11: Puppy kindergarten (under 4 months), 7 p.m.; advanced beginners (over 4 months), 6:30 p.m.May 12: Agility, 6 p.m.; intro agility, 7 p.m.; advanced agility, 6 p.m.; obedience open floor, 7 p.m.May 13: Agility run-throughs, 6 p.m.; conformation, 7 p.m.May 14: Obedience run-throughs, 6 p.m.; novice obedience, 7 p.m.; rally, 7 p.m.May 15: 4-H continuation program, 6:15 p.m.A canine good citizen test will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday.All dogs must be approximately 3 months old and have proof of current immunizations, including Parvo. For more information, call 629-1427 or visit www.madta.org.Boys and Girls Club golf tournamentThe Silver Springs Boys and Girls Club will hold their second annual golf tournament at 8 a.m. Saturday at Silver Springs Shores Golf and Country Club, 565 Silver Road. Cost is $70 per player and includes lunch. For more information, call 687-8917 or 454-4118, or e-mail lhk1000@aol.com.Summer library volunteers neededThe Marion County Public Library is in need of summer volunteers. High school-aged students are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Friday. Call Cate O'Brien at 368-4502 or visit www.library.marioncountyfl.org.Life guard courses are being offeredThe Newton A. Perry Aquatic Center will offer three American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification courses through May 19. Each course is 32 hours and runs for two weeks. Individuals must be least 15 years of age. Cost is $175. For more information, call Bill Vargo at 873-5811 or Ire Bethea at 368-5550.

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